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Programme launched for BSAVA Alba 2026
The programme includes 11 expert speakers and covers eight core topics.
The two-day event runs from 25-26 September.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has officially launched its programme for BSAVA Alba 2026.

The event, which takes place on 25-26 September 2026 at Crowne Plaza in Glasgow, offers delegates up to 12 hours of CPD.

This year’s programme features 11 expert speakers, selected to provide clinically relevant content for the entire practice team. This includes veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and the student community.

As well as expert-led lectures, delegates will be invited to practical workshops and interactive workshops which will cover a range of clinical and professional subjects. There will also be an opportunity to engage in small-group learning and watch panel discussions.

Among the topics will be anaesthesia, cytology, dentistry, behaviour and contextualised care. BSAVA says it will also cover ‘hot topics’, and provide guidance for navigating difficult conversations in practice.

BSAVA Alba will host 36 sessions over the two-day event, covering eight core topics and four extra practical workshops.

Each day will close with interactive, case-based “20 Questions” sessions. Delegates will be encouraged to work through a case by asking questions they would ask of a client, and considering what they would want answered through diagnostics.

Alongside its education programme, BSAVA will also open its Exhibition Hall to attendees. More than 25 industry exhibitors have been confirmed, showcasing their products and services.

Each day will close with a complimentary social event in the Exhibition Hall, which will offer a ‘relaxed setting’ for attendees to reconnect with colleagues, meet new contacts and network informally.

Sarah Fitzpatrick, head of partnerships and events ath the BSAVA, said: “We’re delighted to once again bring BSAVA Alba to the heart of Glasgow. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the veterinary community in Scotland and beyond to come together, share knowledge and connect.

“We’re confident the programme offers real value whatever your role in the profession.”

Early bird tickets will remain on sale until 31 July 2026. The full programme can be viewed here.

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